Overview

• India trained at the ICC Academy in Dubai, introducing the Bronco fitness test and running full nets, with Jasprit Bumrah bowling long spells to Shubman Gill.
• Reports indicate Jitesh Sharma has the edge over Sanju Samson for the wicketkeeping role, after extended keeping drills for Jitesh and a brief practice scare that Samson shook off before returning to bat.
• Shreyas Iyer was officially appointed India A captain for two multi‑day games against Australia A starting September 16 in Lucknow, a move widely seen as a pathway toward a Test return.
• BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed India will face Pakistan in the Asia Cup, aligning with government guidance on participation at multination events.
• Rohit Sharma has completed fitness testing in Bengaluru and Virat Kohli is set for assessments there, with reports saying both could feature in India A 50‑over matches as tune‑ups for October’s ODI series in Australia.